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BLU Life Pure XL#5364

Released: 2014

BLU Life Pure XL

Overall Score

28.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5364)28.2
Performance(#4144)61.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4985)45.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring BLU Life Pure XL

Short Review

  • The BLU Life Pure XL features a sleek design with dimensions of 150.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 152 grams, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 401 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, supported by options of 2GB or 3GB RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor capable of 1080p video recording, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its moderate size.
  • Running on Android 4.2.2, it can be upgraded to 4.4.2, offering a basic software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
  • The device lacks water resistance and wireless charging capabilities.
  • It is available in black and white color options.
  • Overall, the BLU Life Pure XL combines decent specifications with a functional design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as BLU L260L (32GB+3GB), L259L (16GB+2GB)

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8274AB Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM (L259L), 32GB 3GB RAM (L260L)
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera16 MP, 1/2.3", 1.34µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, AF
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions150.6 x 75 x 9.5 mm (5.93 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight152 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass